Cara Salpini is a seasoned business journalist with extensive experience in the retail industry, currently serving as Senior Editor for Industry Dive's Retail Dive since June 2017. Specializing in the beauty, athletics, direct-to-consumer, and marketing sectors, Cara has progressed through various editorial roles within the publication. Prior to this position, Cara gained experience at Cville Weekly, starting as an intern and later working as a freelance writer. Additional writing endeavors include a feature article for Virginia Magazine and various roles at WUVA Media, where Cara emphasized sports reporting. Cara's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and English from the University of Virginia and an International Baccalaureate from the American International School of Johannesburg.